189. Is Overeating a Sin? What the Bible Really Says About Gluttony and Food Freedom

30/10/2025 23 min

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Have you ever wondered if your struggle with food makes you sinful? Or maybe you’ve heard verses about “gluttony” and instantly felt guilt or shame creep in?So many Christian women are caught in a cycle of confusion — trying to honor God with their bodies, but unsure where the line is between enjoying food and “overeating.” This episode breaks down what the Bible actually says about gluttony, appetite, and freedom in Christ — without twisting Scripture or piling on more shame.In today’s episode, I’m bringing back our most downloaded conversation ever — one that’s set countless women free from fear-based thinking around food. Together, we’ll unpack biblical truth, dismantle diet-culture lies hiding behind “holiness,” and discover what it means to walk in true food freedom as a believer.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍞 A deeper look at what the Bible really means when it mentions gluttony💭 How to recognize when guilt (not the Holy Spirit) is guiding your food choices🙅‍♀️ The difference between conviction and condemnation when it comes to eating🙏 What honoring God with your body actually looks like in daily life💖 Encouragement to release the shame and walk in grace-filled freedom around foodResources mentioned:> from this episode on the Faith-Filled Food Freedom blog!Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

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